17 years of batting and Not Out Forever- Tendulkar.

I don’t idolize human beings, hence I do not have role models; but I do idiolise characteristics and choose to pick up the best from the best.
However, these theories of mine take a break when it comes to one individual whom I look up to and who to me, is above all the media measurement antics!

To me, he has always been and will always be- The Sachin Tendulkar.

My craze for him started like most of us during the early 90’s when Indian Cricket meant Sachin Tendulkar; and I loved him simply because….how could you not?!…all at home did, so me too.

Over the years, this craze has transformed into respect and admiration, which goes beyond runs and statistics. I don’t watch cricket anymore, but I watch Sachin play; to me it gives peace to believe that there is this individual who has identified his passion and followed it relentlessly for 17 years.

Today Sachin Tendulkar to me is not a mere cricketer but a man who has ducked the most filthy controversies that were bowled at him, who has patiently played out the long spells of humiliation that were delivered to him by the media and so called fans, and has continued to smash those boundaries of respect and humility towards all the so-called dignitaries and statesmen of our society, compelling even the most sort after cynics to accept in the fine gullies of their heart that- "boss, bandhe mein kucht toh hai!"

Thanks Sachin for being the sportsman you have been, I wish for you a healthy life here after and yes I know…a world cup win!